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Form 1099-B field reference

Form 1099-B Box 1d: Proceeds

Form 8949 destination

Column (d) — Proceeds

Reconcile this field with the rest of the transaction before calculating gain or loss. A Form 1099-B label does not override the official basis, holding-period, or adjustment rules.

Before filing

What to check

  • Confirm whether commissions or transfer taxes were reflected in proceeds or basis.
  • Reconcile the amount to the broker detail statement.
  • Use Form 8949 adjustment columns when the IRS instructions require a reconciliation.

Continue the capital-gains filing flow

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